Memorable election upsets

March 4, 2014 |Carrie Taylor

The leaders of the Republican and Democratic parties will emerge after voting in today's primary races. Remember these famous upsets from elections past?

Ted Soqui

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Race: Rick Perry vs. Tony Sanchez for governorYear: 2002Perry defeated Sanchez who poured a substantial amount of money into his campaign - about $52 million. While Texas was a solidly red state at the time, the Democratic candidate's money was a major benefit. Sanchez is a multimillionaire businessman.

Ted Soqui

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Race: Rick Perry vs. Tony Sanchez for governorYear: 2002Perry defeated Sanchez who poured a substantial amount of money into his campaign - about $52 million. While Texas was a solidly red state at the time, the Democratic candidate's money was a major benefit. Sanchez is a multimillionaire businessman.